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Welcome SpeechAn easy-to-use, adaptable welcome speech template to help you prepare any type of welcome speech plus a sample to use as a model Permalink -- click for full blog post " Welcome Speech" I am a communications teacher who is always looking for interactive exercises to get my (often anxious) college students engaged and learning about the power of effective public speaking.I teach a public speaking course that is the sole required communications course for many of my technically-oriented students (including chemistry, IT, Free Funeral PoemsFree funeral poems; a timeless cross-cultural collection of the best loved bereavement verses for your use. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free Funeral Poems" Sloppy Speech Blues
Have the pronunciation police ever pulled you over to issue a warning? 'Madam, I've been listening to you and I haven't understood a word you've said. You've left off the 't' and 'd' at the ends of words. 'I want to' blurred into 'I wanna' and I noted 4 instances where you transformed double 'tt' into 'dd'. Repeat after me, 'mutter','stutter'... I do not want to hear, 'mudder' or 'studder'. Unless you get that mouth operating properly your speech will be permanently sidelined.' Ouch. Does it matter? I think it does. Sloppy speech hinders communication. Clear speech helps it. If you've prepared a speech, surely you want your audience able to understand it? You know you've been issued a warning if you've had feedback comments imlying that you:
Here's 3 tips to help banish the sloppy speech blues.
Speech Rate - Too fast, too slow or just right.Speech rate is measured in the number of words spoken per minute,(wpm). Find out what is a slow or fast rate of speech and how to improve communication by varying your speaking speed. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Speech Rate - Too fast, too slow or just right." Quick and Easy Effective Tips for Speaking RateGet quick and easy effective tips for speaking rate. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Quick and Easy Effective Tips for Speaking Rate" Voice HealthGood voice health is essential to many professions: teachers, call-center workers, coaches...Get the facts here Permalink -- click for full blog post "Voice Health" Sample Tribute Speech For My MotherA sample tribute speech and sample tribute speech outline to help you easily write your own Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sample Tribute Speech For My Mother" Looking for a Sample Eulogy?Read a sample eulogy to help you with ideas & suggestions for the funeral speech you need to write. There are two here; different in style, unique, as were the people they celebrate. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Looking for a Sample Eulogy?" Inspirational quotations to calm, heal and comfortInspirational quotations from many cultures and times especially selected for use in eulogies, funeral speeches and to comfort. Permalink -- click for full blog post " Inspirational quotations to calm, heal and comfort" How to Write a SpeechHow to write a speech - easy to follow step by step guidelines, plus a summary speech writing checklist. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to Write a Speech" Demonstration Speeches at work
There are many situations that call for a 'show and tell' or 'how to' demonstration speech at work. Here are 5 tips for a great work place demonstration speech.
Find out more about giving great demonstration speeches to take the stress out of teaching new skills in the workplace. Not only will it boost your confidence and self-esteem but you'll gain in respect from your colleagues as well. The Freedom and Safety of Cue Cards
To cue or not to cue? That is the question. Do you write out your full speech and read it or do you use speech outline prompts on cue cards and deliver it largely from memory? I've done both and the experience it delivers is different. The result is I'm for cue cards. And I'm for cue cards ahead of completely memorizing my speech too. The reason for that is if I've learnt something by rote (word for word) and have a memory blip, it's difficult without a prompt to begin again. If you haven't tried using cue cards, do! You'll find full instructions on how to make them by clicking the link. I promise that once you've experienced the freedom of not being slavishly tied to a script, you'll realize you've lifted your public speaking up a notch. Quick Easy Effective Tips for Vocal VarietyGet quick easy effective tips for vocal variety and stop boring your listeners Permalink -- click for full blog post "Quick Easy Effective Tips for Vocal Variety " Eulogy for my BrotherEulogy for my Brother - Jose Juan Ornelas Ben wrote about why he decided to share his eulogy for his brother in an email to me. They are posted here Permalink -- click for full blog post "Eulogy for my Brother " Voice Image SecretsVoice image can make or break a career yet very few people consciously control what their voice says about who they are. It's not the actual words but how they're spoken that makes the difference. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Voice Image Secrets" Proper PronunciationWhat will proper pronunciation do for you? Get the benefits & a list of commonly mispronounced words & phrases. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Proper Pronunciation" In Loving MemoriesJerry Winston 1957-2010 Mr. Jerry Winston, 52, of Laurel Maryland, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010, after losing his battle with cancer. Born in Permalink -- click for full blog post "In Loving Memories" How to write a tribute/retirement speechThe 'how to write a tribute/retirement speech' question below came via my contact form. I'm entering it here to show you the types of questions I get Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to write a tribute/retirement speech" Overcome Fear or Anxiety of Public SpeakingOvercome fear or anxiety of public speaking. Tips on how to write and give successful speeches: eulogies, wedding and birthday speeches, presentations…Source quotations and poems. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Overcome Fear or Anxiety of Public Speaking" Storytelling in SpeechesSuccessful storytelling in speeches keeps your audience actively listening and involved.Make them laugh, sigh, gasp with wonder... Learn how to include real and relevant stories in your speeches. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Storytelling in Speeches" Diction Exercises - How to Speak ClearlyDiction Exercises. Make sure they get your message. Learn how to speak clearly. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Diction Exercises - How to Speak Clearly" Choosing controversial speech topicsControversial speech topics: Understand what makes a good controversial speech & then select your topic from the references provided. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Choosing controversial speech topics" Birthday Speeches for Milestone CelebrationsBirthday speeches: An example of a speech written for a man's 50th birthday. Use it as a starting point for the speech you have to write. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Birthday Speeches for Milestone Celebrations" Acute Anxiety HelpProven acute anxiety help tips to successfully overcome fear of public speaking. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Acute Anxiety Help" Action Verbs for Dynamic Speech WritingAction verbs give your speech color and passion telling your story precisely and powerfully. They can set a scene or change a mood quickly and concisely. Get the sizzle of succinct action verbs now. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Action Verbs for Dynamic Speech Writing" Acceptance Speeches Without TearsAcceptance speeches:- how to write and deliver a good one. Unlike some of the most publicised, they do not have to be a long list of 'thank-you's' punctuated by tears and silence. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Acceptance Speeches Without Tears" The Tribute Speech GuideThe Tribute Speech: what they are, how to plan one easily and links to examples. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Tribute Speech Guide" Improv Games: Icebreakers for Speech and Drama ClassesImprov games -5 superb drama games to sharpen focus and concentration, encourage mental flexibility while developing awareness of body language and communication. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Improv Games: Icebreakers for Speech and Drama Classes" Great funny speeches: understand how to get the laughter you wantGreat funny speeches: how to write a funny speech, get the keys to using humor effectively Fun Speech Topics for Kids of All AgesFun speech topics: a light hearted list of 60 giggle, chortle and smile ideas for humorous speeches. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fun Speech Topics for Kids of All Ages" Free Word GamesFree word games -improv speech and drama games for fun; spontaneity and confidence building. Suitable for 13+ yrs.. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free Word Games" Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety Breathing ExercisesBanish fear with overcoming public speaking anxiety breathing exercises Permalink -- click for full blog post "Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety Breathing Exercises" Declamation Speech: What they are, how to choose and deliver oneA declamation speech is the term for the re-giving of a famous speech. The speaker 'lives into' the original, reproducing its power. Find out more about choosing and delivering one here. Birthday Quotations for All AgesWitty & wise birthday quotations ordered by age group to help you find the perfect birthday quote for your birthday speech Permalink -- click for full blog post "Birthday Quotations for All Ages" Wedding Poems & ReadingsA collection of wedding poems & readings drawn from many cultures for your special day. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wedding Poems & Readings" Preparing a thank-you speechGive the thank-you speech you'd love to receive by adapting a ready-made template and inserting your choice of thank you quote Permalink -- click for full blog post "Preparing a thank-you speech" Thank-you QuotesThank-you Quotes to help you say 'thank-you' creatively Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thank-you Quotes" Sample Speech OutlineA sample speech outline or template to help you prepare a successful speech. Easily followed step by step guidelines. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sample Speech Outline" Retirement Speech SampleSearching for a retirement speech sample? There's one here. Use it to kick-start the process of writing your own. Step-by-step guidelines and a large selection of retirment themed quotations. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Retirement Speech Sample" Impromptu Public Speaking Topics50 impromptu public speaking topics to sharpen impromptu public speaking skills Permalink -- click for full blog post "Impromptu Public Speaking Topics" How to write a speech for kidsHow to write a speech for kids: simple step by step guidelines for a successful speech Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to write a speech for kids" Essential Tips for Overcoming Performance AnxietySimple effective solutions to manage public speaking fear. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Essential Tips for Overcoming Performance Anxiety" Demonstration Speech Topics100 + demonstration speech topics to kick-start your creativity. Choose your topic and then use the links to prepare & deliver a successful demonstration speech. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Demonstration Speech Topics" Sales Speaker: how to prepare for successSales speaker: How to prepare effectively for successful sales speaking. An interview with Brian Clough on sales presentation. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sales Speaker: how to prepare for success" Public speaking tips - Interview with Steve BarancikPublic speaking tips from Steve Barancik, Hollywood scriptwriter, children's writer, web master and comedic storyteller - Learn how he overcame fear of public speaking and more Permalink -- click for full blog post "Public speaking tips - Interview with Steve Barancik" How to End a Speech MemorablyHow to end a speech effectively - 3 examples of good speech endings to help you prepare a powerful closing statement for your speech. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to End a Speech Memorably" Christmas Speech SampleChristmas speech sample: Easily adaptable - use it as a model to write your own Permalink -- click for full blog post "Christmas Speech Sample" Student Council Speeches - How to write your speechStudent Council Speeches - a student council speech template to help create your winning 'vote for me' speech with planning and delivery guidelines. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Student Council Speeches - How to write your speech"
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